Bob was born Jan. 27, 1938, to Ruby and Frank Keller of Kingman, Kansas. One of seven children, Bob loved life on the farm. In high school he was an avid basketball and baseball player and valedictorian of his graduating class.

In 1954, Bob met the love of his life, Donna Lee Hobbs. They went on to have four children, Barry Keller (Valerie), Debra Erb (Daniel), Renee Sanow and Michael Keller (Kimberly). They were also blessed with 10 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren, all of whom will grieve his loss. Bob was a wonderful father and grandfather as well as a devoted husband.

Employed by IBM his entire career, Bob and Donna moved frequently with his job, making friends, and building community wherever they called home. After retirement, they returned to his family farm, raising a wide variety of livestock, including a grand champion llama.

Bob enjoyed collecting antiques, golfing, fishing and was an ardent bowler. Bob also loved music, teaching himself to play the guitar for his church and his own pleasure.

Bob is survived by his wife, his children and their families, his siblings, Jay, Jack, Tom, and Paula, as well as an abundance of friends. He will be missed more than words can say.

A funeral service to honor Bob’s life will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point, North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

A funeral service will also be held Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman.

Burial will follow the service at Laredo Cemetery in Turon, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences may be expressed online at www. cumbyfuneral.com Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point is honored to serve the Keller family.